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New Coast Guard Leader Focusing on Readiness (UPDATED)

By: Yasmin Tadjdeh, National Defense

Sitting in his office overlooking the bend where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers meet in Washington, D.C., the Coast Guard’s newly installed commandant, said as he takes the helm of the nearly 228-year-old service, its brand is at a peak.

“The Coast Guard has been at a good trajectory,” Adm. Karl L. Schultz told National Defense during an exclusive interview. “We’re kind of steady heading. That’s what I’m looking at going forward.” (read more)

The photo in the header shows Crewmembers of from the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy conduct law enforcement training with several nations during Tradewinds near St. Kitts, June 9, 2018. Tradewinds is a multinational exercise to enhance response capabilities. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Luke Clayton.